In total, the economy added a seasonally adjusted 203,000 jobs in November, led by services employers, but also supported by solid numbers in manufacturing, retail and elsewhere, the U.S. Labor Department’s report showed.

“The November report is unequivocally a great one and is indicative of a labor market that is finding its rhythm,” Michael Dolega, senior economist at TD Economics, wrote in a research note. “The strong headline payrolls number, its consistency in recent months, and the sheer breadth of gains across the private sector should be supportive of an acceleration in economic growth as we head into 2014.”

Employment in education and health services rose by 40,000 jobs in November, followed by a gain of 35,000 jobs in professional and business services. Retail added 22,000 jobs. And of particular note, manufacturing added 27,000 jobs, and construction 17,000.